Peru

Peru country code: +51

To call Peru from abroad, dial +51 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Peru

  1. 1. Start with +51. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Peruin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +51 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
912 345 678 โ†’ +51 912 345 678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Peru at a glance

Country code
+51
Main language
Spanish
Time zone
UTCโˆ’5 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.23/min landline ยท $0.11/min mobile
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Questions about calling Peru

What is the country code for Peru?
+51. From outside Peru, dial +51 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Peru from abroad?
Write it in international form: 912 345 678 becomes +51 912 345 678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Peru?
Only if the number starts with 0. Mobile numbers in Peru are written without it; where a number does start with 0, leave it out after +51.
What time zone is Peru in?
UTCโˆ’5 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Peru?
The main language is Spanish.
How much does it cost to call Peru?
$0.23 per minute to landlines and $0.11 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Peru need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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